My Hospital Bag Checklist ♡
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I recommend preparing your maternity bag around 2–4 weeks before your expected date of birth. What should you pack in it? What is essential, and what can your escort bring only when you are ready to go home?
Documents & Important Records
- Pregnancy certificate
- Original blood type document
- SAG / Streptococcus agalactiae test result
- Health insurance card
- Identity card
- Marriage certificate, if needed for the birth certificate
- Birth plan, if you have one
It is practical to pack your things in two different bags: one for childbirth and one for the postpartum ward.
1. For Childbirth
- Medications you commonly take
- Hygiene needs — shampoo, body wash, toothbrush, toothpaste, conditioner, serum
- Toilet paper
- Towel
- Washable slippers
- Easy snacks such as biscuits, grape sugar or chocolate
- Drinks and snacks that are easy to digest
- Slippers and snacks for your companion
2. For The Postpartum Ward
- Disposable panties
- Maternity pads
- More pads for heavy bleeding
- Nursing bra
- Underwear
- Bra inserts / breast pads
- newborn diapers
- Newborn announcement clothes and props
- Newborn clothes
- Pacifier
- Hair straightener
- Cosmetics and face wash
- Phone and charger
- Headphones
- Lip balm
- Tissue paper
- Sanitizer
- Creams
- Glasses
- Nipple cream
- Baby oil and baby rash cream
- Baby toiletries
- Optional: nightgown, bathrobe, baby clothes and baby cosmetics
For transportation home, I would keep things simple. Your escort can bring your civilian clothes, baby’s going-home outfit, car seat and stroller only when you are ready to leave the hospital.
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